Author: Lawrence Miles

Mr. Miles is founding attorney with The Miles Law Firm, A Professional Corporation. The firm practices civil and business law, including extensive work in the auto and aviation industries. For more information, please email Mr. Miles at larry@milesfirm.com or review the Firm's website.
April 11, 2013

LEGAL ALERT: Court Rules Against Dealer In Deferred Down Payment Case

California’s Automobile Sales Finance Act requires in relevant part that dealers disclose deferred down-payments on the line identified in the standard-form retail installment sales contract.  A customer will often
July 10, 2012

LEGAL ALERT: California Consumers Can Recover Attorney Fees Against Dealer Bond

A recent Court of Appeal case could make it more difficult both for California auto dealers to obtain their dealer bonds, as well as collect on the bonds against
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September 6, 2011

LEGAL ALERT: Backdating Controversy Continues

The controversy over “backdating” of automobile sales contracts continues in California, despite a Court of Appeal decision last year that ruled against a new car dealer for engaging in
May 25, 2011

LEGAL ALERT: Dealer Wins Key Overtime Case

The California Court of Appeal has sided with CarMax in a key decision involving the “sales commission” exemption to California’s overtime law.   In Areso v. Carmax, Inc.,  the Court held that a

LEGAL BULLETIN: Two New Cases Impact Auto Dealers and Lenders

Two recent cases, one by California’s Court of Appeal and the other by the federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeal involving bankruptcy law, will be of interest to car
February 25, 2011

LEGAL BULLETIN: Recent Developments on Issues Impacting California Auto Dealerships

Amidst the worst recession in the last half century, California auto dealerships have suffered a few recent slings and arrows in cases involving regulatory and litigation developments, as well

LEGAL BULLETIN: Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights

The “Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights” was enacted effective July 1, 2006.  The bill started out with what some industry advocates said were draconian measures, but ended up being